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All diecast models and items are
1/18th scale unless noted.
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Item # 401
1967 Bill Knaefel "Tin Indian" Firebird
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
William J. Knafel grew up in South Akron, Ohio and graduated from
Central High School in 1945. A prominent Akron Pontiac dealer, Knafel
embraced drag racing from the beginning. NHRA, NASCAR, IHRA and AHRA - he
was the force behind the fearsome Pontiac "Tin Indians" and several other
renowned cars. Knafel also did early testing for Pontiac's GTO and Trans Am
programs. As a race team owner, Bill's 200-plus national and world
championships have yet to be surpassed by any stock class drag racing team.
Over the years there were 42 Pontiacs in the "Tin Indian" family.
Price: $99.95
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Item # 402V
1968 Firebird 400 Aleutian Blue w/ black top
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
For 1968, the Pontiac Firebird's styling was barely changed from the
previous year's model. Perhaps the most notable change was the deletion of
the side vent windows, which gave way to the new concept of "Astro
Ventilation." Other significant differences included new, wraparound turn
signals underneath the front bumper and arrowhead shaped side marker lights
on the rear quarter panels.
Price: $99.95
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Item # 404
1968 Firebird 400 Ram Air I Verdoro Green w/ black top
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
Designed in less than six months, the Firebird was started after
and built on the same platform as the Camaro. The Firebird name was borrowed
from a series of experimental gas turbine cars built by GM in the 1950's and
60's. The 1968 model Firebirds were marketed as a line of cars - five
"packages" of various engines and options. The top of the line Firebird for
1968 was the Ram Air 400, as replicated here. Special features included
heavy-duty engine components, functional hood scoops and air cleaner.
Price: $99.95
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Item # 405
1967 Firebird 326 HO White / red int
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
The Pontiac Firebird was introduced February 23, 1967. There were
a total of five engine options available. Marketed as the "Magnificent
Five", two engines were versions of the overhead-cam six cylinder. Another
version, the "light weight" Firebird H.O. (High Output), came with a 326
V-8, with the top two being versions of the 400 engine. The 326 H.O. powered
Firebird with stiffer suspensions, dual exhausts, and side stripes with "H.O."
lettering was available for an additional $169.70. Premium fuel together
with four-barrel carburetion provided 285 horsepower. Only 6,078 H.O.
Firebirds were built-in 1967. All '67's, except base Firebird models,
received right rear adjustable traction bars.
Price: $99.95
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Item # 406
1967 Firebird "Car Craft Magazine" Yellow
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
An all-time classic story that makes the rounds among car
collectors involves the conflict that arises whenever a very restorable and
desirable car languishes because the owner refuses to sell it. This was the
case with Frank White's striking, Marigold Yellow 1967 Pontiac Firebird.
After several rebuffs over a ten year period, Frank had given up on ever
acquiring the aged Firebird. Then, out of the blue, the owner had a change
of heart and gave Frank a call, offering the car for sale. With the blessing
of his wife, Frank bought the car and the story of the car nicknamed "Dumb
Luck" began to unfold. Where does dumb luck enter the picture? While
undergoing several various modifications on the Firebird, one was a new
power steering pump. Shortly after installation of the pump the car was
driven to an alignment shop which, it just so happened, was the same that
Car Craft Magazine had taken their latest project car to for an alignment.
While the crew at the shop worked on the Firebird, they discovered a faulty
valve in the power steering pump. The car remained in a disabled state at
the shop for a week or so while a new pump was ordered. It was while the car
was innocently parked there, awaiting a new power steering pump, that it
came to the attention of the folks from Car Craft. Eventually, it ended up
on the cover of the June 2003 Car Craft Magazine and had a full feature
written about its saga inside that same issue. Model features include 455
cu. in Pontiac V-8, Pontiac Ram Air IV heads, Holley Street Dominator
single-plane with 750-cfm Edelbrock Performer Carb, Muncie M21 close-ration
transmission, factory Hurst shifter, 17" American Racing wheels, low profile
speed rated tires, photo etched brake disks, and custom Marigold Yellow
paint with all body emblems removed.
Price: $99.95
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Item # 407
1968 Firebird 400 Starlight Black
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
Styling for the 1968 Firebird was barely changed from the
previous model year. Perhaps the most notable change was the deletion of the
side vent windows, which gave way to the new concept of "Astro Ventilation."
Other significant differences involved new, wraparound turn signals
underneath the front bumper, and multi-leaf rear springs with shock
absorbers mounted in a staggered position (one behind the axle and the other
in front) to combat spring wrap under hard acceleration. The standard
Firebird 400, as replicated here, included other standard features such as
chrome air cleaner, chrome valve covers, dual exhausts, dual hood scoops,
and special badges on the front bumper and rear trunk lid.
Price: $99.95
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Item # 407V
1968 Firebird 400 Starlight Black w/ Black Top
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Description :
Made by Lane Exact Detail in 1/18 scale
Styling for the 1968 Firebird was barely changed from the
previous model year. Perhaps the most notable change was the deletion of the
side vent windows, which gave way to the new concept of "Astro Ventilation."
Other significant differences involved new, wraparound turn signals
underneath the front bumper, and multi-leaf rear springs with shock
absorbers mounted in a staggered position (one behind the axle and the other
in front) to combat spring wrap under hard acceleration. The standard
Firebird 400, as replicated here, included other standard features such as
chrome air cleaner, chrome valve covers, dual exhausts, dual hood scoops,
and special badges on the front bumper and rear trunk lid.
Only 504 Made
Price: $99.95
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